Darnell Kelley
Madison
Summary
Skilled Team Leader with experience in supervising, training, and motivating teams. Strengths include project management, conflict resolution, and effective communication skills. Have contributed to past roles by improving team performance and enhancing workflow efficiency. Strategic leader in management field known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in manufacturing, vehicle assembly, team leadership, and conflict resolution. Excel in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
TEAM LEADER
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
Lincoln
04.2024 - Current
- Led a team of 25 operators to improve assembly line efficiency, achieving noticeable results in production timelines and reducing bottlenecks.
- Implement a new workflow system that streamlined processes, reducing downtime and contributing to substantial improvements in output.
- Coordinate training sessions for large teams, enhancing skills and fostering a collaborative environment that led to improved team performance.
- Maintain accurate records and conducted regular quality checks, ensuring compliance and supporting seamless operations.
- Helped productivity by 70%
- Foster a culture of teamwork by organizing cross-functional meetings, which improved communication and led to faster problem resolution.
PROCESS ASSOCIATE
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
Lincoln
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Assist with vehicle production.
- Assemble front and rear doors for SUVs.
- Parts Delivery support.
- Operate DC tools for bolt application.
- Operate torque wrenches.
- Worked manufacturing shifts in various capacities to understand and experience process issues and potential improvements firsthand.
CONDUCTOR
Norfolk Southern
GS
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Received and followed directions from train dispatchers.
- Coupled air brakes and electrical connections between trains.
- Interpreted various signals to start, stop and back-up train or set and release air brakes.
- Managed railcar loading, unloading and switching.
- Observed train movement to ascertain functionality.
- Inspected switches on daily basis.
- Uphold tight deadlines for delivery of freight and arrival of passengers.
- Used hand signals to alert engineers of emergencies, stops or starts, train movement and general directions.
- Verified accuracy of timekeeping instruments with engineers to depart on time.
- Conferred with engineers to plan regular repairs and necessary maintenance stops.
NEW MODEL TRAINER, TEAM COORDINATOR AND TEAM MANAGER
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
Lincoln
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Train 15-20 associates on changes to the new model vehicles.
- Support New Model, Parts Quality, Quality Analysis, and the Specifications Groups.
- Present change points for more than 20 associates.
- Trained 20-30 employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
PROCESS ASSOCIATE
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
Lincoln
10.2011 - 10.2020
- Assist with vehicle production.
- Assemble front and rear doors for SUVs.
- Parts Delivery support.
- Operate DC tools for bolt application.
- Operate torque wrenches.
- Worked manufacturing shifts in various capacities to understand and experience process issues and potential improvements firsthand.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Vincent High School
VincentSkills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Computer Skills
- Hand Signaling
- Locomotive Inspection
- Team Management
- Training
- Quality Control
- Manufacturing
- Safety Compliance
- Forklift
- Time Management
- Workflow optimization
- Quality assurance
- Process improvement
- Equipment operation
- Production scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Training coordination
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership development
- Shift scheduling
- Coaching
Additional Information
Former member of Safety Committee, Back up supervisor for work area, Member of the Repair Team, Tow Motor Certified, Alabama Auto Plant Volunteer program
Timeline
TEAM LEADER
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
04.2024 - Current
PROCESS ASSOCIATE
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
08.2022 - 04.2024
CONDUCTOR
Norfolk Southern
02.2022 - 08.2022
NEW MODEL TRAINER, TEAM COORDINATOR AND TEAM MANAGER
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
10.2020 - 02.2022
PROCESS ASSOCIATE
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
10.2011 - 10.2020
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Vincent High School